Program Control Analyst (Aeroworks)

Colsa-5; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

COLSA is seeking a Program Control Analyst to support UAS programs in Madison, AL. You will work with program leadership and cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and scheduling to drive informed decisions.

The role involves developing budgets, cost projections, dashboards, and reports, while monitoring costs and performance against plans. Collaboration across finance, operations, and technical teams is essential to ensure successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, Program Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of related experience in accounting, program controls, project controls, program finance, financial analysis, program management support, business operations, or a related function.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, financial analysis, scheduling, and program performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational information, identify trends and issues, and translate information into practical insights for program leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple and changing priorities, and effectively coordinate across program, technical, operational, and business functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports program leadership with planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Develops and maintains program budgets, forecasts, financial projections, resource plans, and other planning information with functional teams.
• Monitors program costs, schedules, and performance against plans and identifies trends, variances, risks, and attention areas.
• Tracks labor, materials, equipment, travel, purchasing, and other costs and resource requirements for planning and analysis.
• Maintains program data, planning information, and reporting tools per company processes.
• Provides timely analysis of cost, schedule, resource, and performance information to support informed decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Financial analysis

Program management support

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, Program Management, Operations, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

ERP systems

Job description

COLSA is seeking a Program Control Analyst to support the planning, management, and execution of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) programs for Aeroworks operations in Madison, Alabama. This position works closely with program leadership and functional teams across COLSA in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, cost and schedule performance, resource planning, financial and operational analysis, and program reporting to support informed business and program decisions. This position reports to the Director, Uncrewed Systems.

• Supports program leadership with program planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Supports the development and maintenance of program budgets, forecasts, financial projections, resource plans, and other program planning information in coordination with appropriate functional teams.
• Monitors program costs, schedules, and performance against established plans and identifies trends, variances, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Monitors labor, materials, equipment, travel, purchasing, and other program costs and resource requirements to support program planning and performance analysis.
• Tracks program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and other key planning information to support program execution and performance reporting.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to support program planning, forecasting, resource management, and performance analysis.
• Develops and maintains program status reports, financial reports, metrics, dashboards, presentations, and other performance information for program and company leadership.
• Works collaboratively across program, business, technical, and operational teams to obtain and analyze information needed to support program planning and execution.
• Maintains accurate program data, planning information, and reporting tools in accordance with established company processes and procedures.
• Provides program leadership with timely analysis of cost, schedule, resource, and performance information, including trends, risks, and potential impacts, to support planning and informed decision-making.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, Program Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of related experience in accounting, program controls, project controls, program finance, financial analysis, program management support, business operations, or a related function.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, financial analysis, scheduling, and program performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational information, identify trends and issues, and translate information into practical insights for program leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple and changing priorities, and effectively coordinate across program, technical, operational, and business functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial and program information.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting or Finance major.
• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, UAS, manufacturing, engineering, or other technical programs.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, or similar financial, ERP, or business reporting systems.
• Experience developing program metrics, dashboards, and management-level reporting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving program environment requiring collaboration across financial, operational, and technical functions.

Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.